[tsbrown]

The G60 is compromised inside and out. Yet there really isn’t anything that matches it in 540iX form within $20k. Unless it’s maybe a brand I thus far haven’t considered.

An X5 40i is great, but I don’t want an SUV. Similar with an X3 M40 and we already have an X3 in the garage. An 8GC is a leading contender but isn’t quite right for me and is at least 20k more new. A Macan S drives great, but again SUV and >90k properly optioned. The Panamera is more than an 8GC. It goes on.

I’m spending a fair amount of time on the G60 forum and many new owners are coming from other brands, some from G30 leases so either don’t have the longtime BMW owner expectations, wanted the EV with better luxury, or some who have conceded it’s compromises vs the G30. Meanwhile I’ll keep driving my wonderful 540i.